Assassin’s Creed Shadows Surpasses 3 Million Players in First Week

Ubisoft's feudal Japan-set title achieves record-breaking milestones, including second-highest day-one revenue in franchise history and critical acclaim.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has reached over 3 million players within its first seven days of release, Ubisoft confirmed.
The game recorded the second-highest day-one revenue in the Assassin’s Creed franchise's history.
It became the biggest day-one release ever on the PlayStation Store, further solidifying its commercial success.
Players have collectively logged over 40 million hours in the game since its launch on March 20, 2025.
With a Metacritic score of 82/100, the game has been praised for its visuals and innovative dual-protagonist system, though some critics noted minor flaws.